Stok Kangri Trek
Tour Detail
Region :- Leh, Ladakh, J & K
Duration :- 09 Days
Grade :- Difficult
Max Altitude :- 20,080 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km :- 40 kms.
When people think of adventure trekking, the first place which crosses
their mind is the Himalayas. The Himalayan mountain ranges are revered
for trekking and mountaineering. Leh, Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir are
the places where most of the trekking expeditions originate.
Leh, lying amidst the mountain passes of the Himalayas and the
Karakoram Range has excellent trekking opportunities. Few of the
popular treks in Leh are Indus Valley Trek, Changthang Trek, Markha
Valley Trek, Zanskar trek, Monasteries Trek etc.
But the most exciting and challenging trek in this region is the trek
to the Stok Kangri Peak. Stok Kangri is at an amazing height of 20,
080 ft (6, 153 m) and is the highest mountain in the Stok range of
Himalayas. It is 24 kms from the district of Leh. Even though the trek
is the most glamorous one, it is by no means an easy trek. Only very
few people who attempt, succeed to reach the Stok Kangri Peak. People
from all over the world come here to endeavour this amazing trek to
the summit.
The only reason this trek is considered a difficult one is due to the
height of the destination, which is almost 70% of the Mt. Everest. And
by no likelihoodt you can finish the trek in 5 days. Many people
suggest completing the journey in five days to reduce the cost. But
this might be dangerous as your body needs proper acclimatization. The
level of oxygen in the air reduces significantly as you mount higher.
And if your body is not prepared for the sudden change in weather,
then the trek might be tiring and exhausting. It might mean that you
have to return without completing it. Thus, two days is further added
to the itinerary. The best months to go for the Stok Kangri Peak trek
are July to September.
Whenever we talk of Ladakh, a striking, rocky, snowclad and population
free mountain place comes to our mind. Ladakh is the only place in
India which has preserved its ancient beauty and culture. One of the
adventurous sports which you can highly cherish is trekking in Ladakh.
The place has many scenic locations and vast meadows adorned with
multicoloured flowers albeit the speculation of it being a dry place.
The Stok Kangri peak is summited by many people and is considered the
best trekking experience in the Himalayan Mountains of Ladakh.
Trekkers flock from different parts of the world just to trek here.
Stok Kangri is the highest mountain range of the Himalayas in Ladakh
region. The best season to go trekking in Ladakh is July, August and
September. The place is usually dry in these months with a few bursts
of rains in July and August. The nearest station to Stok Kangri is
Leh. Leh can be reached from Delhi by air or from Manali or Srinagar
by road.
The Stok Kangri Peak trek is considered one of the most challenging
treks on Himalayan Mountains. The final altitude that is achieved in
the trek is 20, 080 ft, which is almost 70% height of the Mount
Everest. One must be mentally and physically fit and prepared to
attain this trek. Most people return from the base camp of Stok Kangri
without even completing the last leg to Stok Kangri summit. People try
to complete this trek in five days. But this is potentially risky
because of many reasons. Oxygen level substantially decreases in the
summit and if your body is not properly acclimatized, the climb would
be exhausting and difficult. Therefore, a nine days trek is
recommended by experienced trekkers. There are few mandatory
preparations to be made before starting the trek, which will be
announced by your guide.
Description About the Trek
First day: From Delhi to Leh by air. Second day is dedicated only for
acclimatization. The process is done in the district of Leh. Following
your guide is essential, as he will tell you the whole plan.
Acclimatization means preparing your body, so that it can adjust to
the climatic changes in high altitude. On third day you will trek to
Chang Ma via Stok village. The fourth day destination will be Mankorma
camp site from Chang Ma. Mankorma Mountains are purple in colour and
are fascinating to look at. It is situated at 14, 200 ft above sea
level. You will reach the Stok Kangri base camp, one of the largest
trekking base camps, the following day, i.e. 5th day. This is situated
at 16, 300 ft. Again on day 6 a rest cum training day would be
observed. Training with tools and equipments is done followed by a
good sleep. Then comes the 7th day, the day to conquer the highest
peak of the trek- Stok Kangri. Day 8th and 9th is the return trek back
to Leh.
This famous trek in Leh is especially meant for experienced trekkers
and for people filled with enthusiasm.
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